Drug Related Articles
Our Drug related articles offer insight into this ever-changing legal landscape. With information and advice on criminal drug acts, to changes in the drug-related laws and sentencing.
Money Laundering Offences – The Complexity of Sentencing
The complexity of money laundering sentencing is highlighted here with the “double penalty” aspect often linked to another underlying crime…
Results of Clampdown on “EncroChat” Revealed
The disruption of “EncroChat” messaging by police authorities across Europe has produced some compelling results. Will this lead to more arrests?
Crime Motivated By Paying Off Drug Debts
If you commit crime as part of paying off drug debts this could potentially be used as mitigating circumstances. We look at a recent case…
New “Airport-style” Security Checks at Prisons Sees Record Levels of Drug Seizures
New airport-style scanners have seen stark improvements in prison security and identifying attempts to smuggle contraband into prisons…
Joint Combatting Drugs Unit
The Joint Combatting Drugs Unit has been set up following an independent report into drugs misuse. We look at the reports findings and plans to tackle the issues.
How changes in Immigration laws will impact on criminal law
The government recently announced a range of proposals regarding immigration, but how does this affect criminal law?
Complex Case Units – What are they and why are they used?
Complex Case Units are putting together by the CPS to deal with more complex cases. But what are they and when are they used?
“County Lines” Drug Offence Sentence Guidelines Revised
New guidelines are being introduced for drug offence sentencing in relation to “County Lines” related crimes involving children and vulnerable people.
What You Can Do In The 2nd Lockdown
With a 2nd lockdown being introduced across England, we look at what you can – and can’t – do under the new restrictions.
The Importance of the Closing Speech by the Defence in Criminal Trials
He we look at the importance of the closing speech for the defence, what it consists of – and what makes a good closing speech.
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